5 Facts About the 1997-1999 F250 Light Duty

By Bassem Girgis - October 28, 2016

1. Lug Nuts

The Ford F250 Light Duty is equipped with seven lug nuts on each wheel, which is unique and rare to find in other trucks. The Ford F150 features five lugs, while the F250 Super Duty features eight; however, the F250 Light Duty comes with the odd seven lugs, which many owners have found frustrating when shopping for wheels for their Ford Light Duty.

2. Towing Capacity

The Ford F250 Light Duty has a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds, which is 2,000 pounds more than the F150, and approximately 4,000 pounds less than the F250 Super Duty. So if you are looking for more towing capacity than the F150, the F250 Light Duty is a great step up.

3. Luxurious Interior

Various Ford F250 Light Duty owners have praised their trucks, claiming their interior is much more luxurious than the F150. The interior features a nicer dashboard, a two-tone Wedgewood Blue interior, and almost no squeaks and rattles like the Ford F150; some have went as far as to describe it as smooth as a Honda Civic.

4. LD Purpose

Many Ford truck fans question the manufacturer's decision of producing the F250 Light Duty for the limited time that it was produced, but the purpose of these truck is quite clear, if you want a strong truck for personal use, not commercial use, then the Light Duty will serve you well. In other words, the Light Duty is the Heavy Duty for personal use, while the Heavy Duty is best left for commercial use.

5. F250 LD vs F150

It comes down to one question: what is the difference between the Ford F150 and the Ford250 Light Duty? The Ford F250 Light Duty is extremely close to the F150; however, there are a few differences: the F250 Light Duty features a heavier duty rear axle than the F150, which allows it to tow more than the F150, as well as the nicer interior and the odd seven lugs wheels.